YEREVAN. - Armenia and Russia can seriously rely on each other, Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov stated at a joint press-conference today with his Armenian counterpart in Yerevan.

The FMs reported dynamic development of relations in different dimensions and active cooperation at the level of CIS, CSTO, OSCE, EEU and UN. They also noted development of relations at the interparliamentary and interregional level, a well as the cooperation in the framework of the interparliamentary commission.

“We highly appreciate the presence of President Vladimir Putin on the day of the Armenian Genocide Centennial on April 24 this year,” Nalbandian said.

According to Mr. Lavrov, the current talks include the entire scope of issues on the agenda of the bilateral relations. “We are thankful for the cooperation in connection with the tragedy in Sinai,” he said, noting that the Russian side feels the support of its ally.

Apart from this, the sides also discussed the course of the implementation of agreements reached during the meetings of the Presidents of both countries, stating that the agreements are implemented. According to the Russian FM, the cooperation yield positive results, many important projects being implemented. Among them Mr Lavrov mentioned the extension of the Armenian NPP operation term, lowering of Russian gas prices, increase in the amount of Russian oil product supplies and growth of investments.   

The Russian FM also invited Edward Nalbandian to visit Russia any time convenient for him.